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Borneo Post
03-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
IEM YES National Summit 2025 concludes with celebration of engineering spirit and excellence
IEM YES Sabah chairman Lee Tze Yei (left) receiving the outstanding award from Datuk Ir. Aidil Lariwoo. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 3): The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Young Engineers Section (YES) National Summit 2025 concluded on a high note with a vibrant and inspiring closing dinner hosted by IEM YES Sarawak at Theatre Hotel, Kuching on Saturday. The event brought together approximately 300 participants from all IEM YES branches across Malaysia, underscoring the unity, passion and dynamism of the country's young engineering community. The prestigious evening was graced by Datuk Ir. Aidel Lariwoo, Deputy Minister of Sarawak Infrastructure and Ports Development, who delivered the guest of honour's speech, praising the vital contributions of engineers in shaping Malaysia's infrastructure and advancing national progress. He also commended IEM YES for nurturing a strong pipeline of future-ready engineering leaders. As a show of support, Aidel generously donated RM10,000 to the IEM YES Sarawak Branch, further empowering youth engineering activities in the state. Also present were prominent engineering leaders including Prof. Ir. Dr. Jeffrey Chiang, President of IEM Malaysia; Ir. Dr. Angeline Liew, chairman of IEM Sarawak Branch; and Ir. Ts. Gs. Br. PMr. Dr. Cassidy anak Morris, director of JKR Sarawak, alongside corporate sponsors who have steadfastly supported youth-led engineering development. The organising chairman of the summit, Ir. Cliff Jude Zehnder, who also serves as the chairman of IEM YES Sarawak, delivered the opening speech during the dinner. His remarks reflected the spirit of collaboration, resilience, and the importance of youth-led engineering innovation in driving the nation forward. A highlight of the evening was the debut performance of a newly composed song, 'We Are Engineers', which celebrated the unity, pride and purpose shared by engineers across the country. Among the five selected vocalists was Mr Nell from the IEM UMS Student Section, representing Sabah with great enthusiasm and spirit. Representing IEM Sabah Branch at the event was Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP, Vice Chairman of IEM Sabah. Also present were Lee Tze Yei, chairman of IEM YES Sabah, and Ag. Khairul Kamaludin, Immediate Past Chairman of IEM YES Sabah, who both played key roles in leading and mentoring the delegation from Sabah. The Sabah team comprised 17 enthusiastic delegates from IEM YES Sabah, accompanied by four student representatives from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). In a proud and joyous moment, IEM YES Sabah was honoured with the 'Outstanding IEM YES Branch 2025' award — achieving this prestigious recognition for the third consecutive year since 2023. This accomplishment highlights their exceptional leadership, consistent innovation, and deep commitment to the engineering community. The evening concluded with a symbolic handover ceremony to announce that IEM Southern Region (Johor) will host the IEM YES National Summit 2026, continuing the tradition of inter-branch unity and knowledge-sharing. The 2025 summit successfully fostered stronger bonds among young engineers, celebrated youth leadership, and reaffirmed IEM's vision to nurture forward-thinking, competent, and impactful engineering professionals for Malaysia's sustainable future.
Borneo Post
01-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah young engineers take part in NATSUM in Kuching
IEM YES Sabah chairman Lee TY (fourth left) and engineers attending NATSUM in Kuching. KUCHING (Aug 1): A delegation of 17 members from the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Young Engineers Section (YES) Sabah and four student representatives from the IEM UMS Student Section are representing Sabah at the National Summit for Young Engineers Malaysia (NATSUM) 2025, currently being held in Kuching, Sarawak. Led by IEM YES Sabah chairman Lee TY, the team started their participation with a full day of technical and team-building activities aimed at strengthening engineering knowledge, leadership and collaboration among Malaysia's future engineers. Day one of NATSUM 2025 began with two highly engaging technical visits. The first was to the Sejingkat Bridge, an essential infrastructure project that showcases modern bridge design and construction techniques. Participants received an in-depth briefing on the bridge's structural systems and its significance to regional connectivity. The second visit was to the Sejingkat Power Plant, one of Sarawak's major electricity generation facilities. The young engineers were exposed to the inner workings of power generation, plant operations, and environmental compliance, offering them valuable real-world insights into the energy sector. 'These visits are crucial in bridging the gap between academic knowledge and field application,' said Lee. 'It's an eye-opening experience for many of our members.' The day concluded with a team-building session held at the Theatre Hotel, where all participants are staying. Designed to promote leadership, trust and collaboration, the session encouraged interaction among delegates from various states and backgrounds. Participants engaged in a series of challenges and activities aimed at sharpening soft skills such as communication, critical thinking and teamwork — all essential traits for future engineering leaders. The active involvement of IEM YES Sabah and IEM UMS Student Section in this national-level summit highlights the rising engagement of young engineers from Sabah in Malaysia's engineering development agenda. 'We are proud to represent Sabah and to contribute to the growth of engineering talent in the country,' Lee added. 'Our presence here shows that Sabah's young engineers are ready to step up, learn and lead.' NATSUM 2025 will continue over the coming days with more technical workshops, networking events, and leadership development sessions, providing a valuable platform for young engineers to connect, learn, and innovate together.
Borneo Post
26-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
YES Sabah of IEM strengthens collaborative efforts with local institution for engineering excellence
The Electrical Engineering Department of Politeknik Kota Kinabalu expressed appreciation to IEM YES Sabah for sharing valuable insights and inspiring the students. KOTA KINABALU (April 26): The Young Engineers Section (YES) Sabah of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) was recently invited to the Electrical Department Day 2025, organized by Electrical Engineering Department of Politeknik Kota Kinabalu. The event served as a valuable platform to introduce engineering students to IEM and its initiatives aimed at nurturing future engineering talents. It commenced with opening remarks by the organizing chair, Ts Joenel Jekli Lipong, lecturer from Polytechnic KK. Representing IEM YES Sabah, Ag Khairul Kamaludin, the chairman of IEM YES Sabah, delivered an engaging session to the Diploma in Electrical Engineering students. He introduced the vision and mission of IEM and YES, and highlighted the benefits of becoming a student member, including access to networking opportunities, potential industrial training placements, professional development resources, and exposure to industry standards and practices. Joining him at the event were Ts. Dr Shahadahtul Asman, representing Graduate & Student Affairs, and Nazreen Shah Baharun, who heads publicity for IEM YES. Ag Khairul also shared his personal experiences from the industry and encouraged students to pursue further studies, particularly a Bachelor's Degree, to broaden their career prospects in the engineering field. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to the IEM YES representatives by Electrical Engineering Department head Ts. Benny Doimin @ Mhd Azmi Mohd Zamlan, marking the closing ceremony for the event. In line with IEM's ongoing efforts to be more inclusive, a new membership grade specifically for diploma students namely IEM Engineering Technician Graduate Member ( has recently been introduced. This move reinforces IEM's commitment to supporting the growth and development of students and graduates across all levels of the engineering profession.
